Data Administrator - East London, South Africa - Foundation for Professional Development (FPD)

Foundation for Professional Development (FPD)
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD)
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East London, South Africa

1 week ago

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Job Title :
Data Administrator (FIND Research Project)

Annual Salary (based on
relevant experience and

qualifications) : R161,76- R219,346


Location :
FPD Research Unit,
East London


Reporting to :
Data Manager***
Purpose of the position:The purpose of the role is to receive, capture and archive data. In addition, to conduct
comprehensive data quality assessments on various project datasets and generating data
quality reports.

**Main responsibilities: - Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data.***- Ensure proper filing of all research and project data (paper and electronic) and sorting

information.***- Assisting with database design and development.***- Accurately import and export datasets.***- Assist with consolidation of individual project daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly reports and


submit reports to data/project manager within the set timelines.***- Retrieve, transcribe and archive participants clinical reports.***- Assisting with procurement of equipment or resources.***- Provide general administrative support to FPD Research Unit.***- Coordinate and manage FPD Research Unit IT equipment.***- Archive participant files in a standard retrievable manner.***participant's information.***- Identify and assign queries on the electronic data query platform.***- Monitor and lock participants' electronic records to restrict data modification and access.***- Comply with individual set targets as determined by Data Coordinator or Manager.

***- Collaborate and maintain professional relations with investigators and non-research clinical

staff.***- Maintain study participant confidentiality.***
Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or related field.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or related field
(advantageous).

  • Short course in data management or analysis processes (advantageous).

Job-related experience:


  • Minimum of 1 year working experience in data/IT administration.
  • Experience working with IT hardware and/or infrastructure.
  • Experience working with or in the research environment (advantageous).
  • Exposure to development of any data collection instruments using software such as
REDCap, CommCare, ACASI.

  • Exposure to development/maintenance of databases (advantageous) such as SQL, MySQL,
MariaDB and ability to use any statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, R or SAS).


Additional requirements:


  • Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing Xhosa and English.
  • Proficiency in another local language/s will be advantageous.
  • Valid code 08 driver's license.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Excellent MS Office Skills.
  • Applicants are advised that the Foundation for Professional Development has elected to _
- implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to protect the health and safety of its _
- employees, faculty, students, clients, and others who work with, train, or receive other services _
- from FPD. _


Please note:

Only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. If you have not been contacted
was unsuccessful.
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